BY JULIET EKWENUGO
Kaduna
The Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) has described its 2026 budget proposal as a “budget of hope” designed to introduce fresh reforms, ease business processes and expand economic opportunities for residents of Kaduna State.
Director-General of the agency, Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim stated this while speaking with journalists shortly after defending the proposal before the Kaduna State House of Assembly.
Ibrahim said the 2026 fiscal plan reflects a strategic shift in KADGIS’ priorities, with new initiatives tailored to address emerging needs in land administration and support the state government’s broader development agenda.
According to him, the agency has redesigned its programmes to make land services more accessible, efficient and revenue-driven.
He noted that the new budget places emphasis on innovative interventions that will simplify land transactions for businesses and ordinary citizens.
“This is a budget of hope. Kaduna State has adopted new and innovative ways of solving the problems facing our people. If the Assembly approves this proposal, KADGIS will be able to execute several key programmes aimed at easing business activities and creating more opportunities for our citizens”.
The DG highlighted some of the major initiatives captured in the proposal, including family and sectional titling, enhanced shop registration, and expanded land registration services.
He said these reforms would enable more residents to secure land not only for building purposes but also for commercial and other productive ventures.
The DG further explained that the agency’s proposed budget is slightly lower than that of the previous year, noting that the reduction which is less than 20 perc cent was deliberate.
He said several targets set in the previous fiscal cycle had already been achieved, eliminating the need to repeat them.
“The budget did not drop because we need less funding. It dropped because we reviewed our programmes and removed activities that had already been successfully implemented. Our focus is now on new priorities that will deliver greater value”.
He expressed confidence that the 2026 proposal, once approved, will enhance service delivery, improve land administration processes and boost revenue generation for the state.
Bryan reaffirmed KADGIS’ commitment to supporting Governor Uba Sani’s development vision by deepening reforms that promote accountability, transparency and efficiency in land management.
